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Wedding paella catering in Whetsted, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Whetsted.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
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Questions from Whetsted
Do you come out to small places like Whetsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Whetsted for guests?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
About our wedding paella catering in Whetsted
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. For weddings in a marquee or garden and barn and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Near Whetsted, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Towns and villages near Whetsted
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Planning a paella wedding in Whetsted
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Whetsted, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Whetsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Five Oak Green Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. We also cook at weddings in Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Whetsted include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Whetsted is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Whetsted, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Whetsted hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Whetsted and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
About the dishes
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
What affects the price in Whetsted
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff